# Alpha Omega vs DEADWORD

The clearest difference is ads: DEADWORD at none against Alpha Omega's shown. DEADWORD also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.5). Alpha Omega's advantage is ratings volume (5.7K vs 57) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alpha Omega sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and DEADWORD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Alpha Omega holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alpha Omega has 5.7K ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Alpha Omega's written reviews are positive against 67% of DEADWORD's.

Alpha Omega ships an update monthly, DEADWORD every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alpha Omega | DEADWORD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-omega/id748048441/reviews)** | [4.3 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deadword/id1474926537/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | 57 |
| Positive reviews | **72.5% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 532 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.5 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BorderLeap](https://appshunter.io/developer/546937507) | [Derek Seibel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275968532) |

## What reviewers say

### Alpha Omega

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-omega/id748048441)

Solve unique crossword puzzles where only the first and last letters are revealed. Decipher words to uncover new clues and progress through thousands of levels. Enjoy a relaxing experience with a tranquil soundtrack.

**Highlights:** First and last letter clues, Word-based clue progression, Over 4,000 levels, Premium level packs, Relaxing ambient soundtrack, Hint packages

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Summertime Level Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| All American Level Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Challenge 1 Level Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pairs of Things Level Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| That's Entertainment! | $0.99 | one-time |
| 35 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| 250 Hints | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Pass | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Challenging and engaging word puzzles
- 🎶 Relaxing and soothing background music
- 🧠 Exercises the brain and improves vocabulary
- 👍 Unique and innovative gameplay concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🇺🇸 Too many American-centric references and terminology
- 🔁 Repetitive puzzle themes and categories
- 🔢 Limited number of free puzzles, requires in-app purchases
- 🐛 Occasional bugs, crashes, and freezes
- 🔍 Difficulty in finding specific puzzles or categories

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or resets progress after making a mistake
- Puzzle board not fully visible on certain device screens
- Sync issues between devices and lost progress
- Difficulty in purchasing additional puzzle packs

**Requested features**

- Ability to skip or filter certain puzzle categories
- Option to replay completed puzzles
- Improved undo/redo functionality
- Inclusion of a dictionary or definitions for unfamiliar words
- More frequent content updates with new puzzle packs


### DEADWORD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deadword/id1474926537)

This pixelated survival game challenges you to link four-letter words to navigate a zombie-infested city. Strategically move, gather supplies, and uncover clues to escape. Discover perks that enhance your survival skills and enjoy different game modes.

**Highlights:** Link four-letter words, Zombie evasion, Gather supplies, Discover perks, Story Mode with 30 chapters, Endless Mode, Bliss Mode (puppy petting)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Extras | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alpha Omega free?

Alpha Omega is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DEADWORD free?

DEADWORD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Alpha Omega or DEADWORD?

Alpha Omega is rated higher. Alpha Omega averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while DEADWORD averages 4.3 from 57 ratings.

### Do Alpha Omega or DEADWORD have ads?

Alpha Omega shows ads; DEADWORD does not.

### Which is updated more often, Alpha Omega or DEADWORD?

Alpha Omega ships an update monthly, and DEADWORD every 2 weeks. Most recently, Alpha Omega was updated on October 12, 2026 and DEADWORD on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*